Groveport Elementary Art: April 2013

Monday, April 29, 2013

Thank you

Thank you to everyone who came to our school art show last Friday night. It was a huge success. I received a lot of positive feedback about the art on display! Our students worked very hard and it shows! If you were unable to attend the artwork will remain up until May 10th.

Also, thank you to the staff who came to the show and for helping! It is great to know that art is supported!

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Why is art important?

I asked my students why they thought art was important and why they enjoy art. Here are some of their answers:

... it lets you take a break and relax. 3rd Grade - L
... it lets me express my feelings and make special gifts for my family. 3rd Grade - G
... you learn something new every day in art. 3rd Grade - M
... it helps you calm down. 3rd Grade
... it is fun and I love to be creative. 3rd Grade - K
... without art there would be no cards, no fun and no color. 3rd Grade - B
... there would be no color in paintings. 3rd Grade - W
... for some people it's their only talent. 4th Grade - N
... I get to use clay, paint and a lot of colors. 4th Grade - L
... you can show how you feel on paper. 4th Grade - K
... you learn how to make art so the world would be more beautiful. 4th Grade - K
... it can inspire kids to be artists. 4th Grade - C
... it makes me feel good. 4th Grade
... because it will help us be inspired to become artists, maybe an actor or something creative. Maybe help us have jobs when we grow up. 4th Grade - C
I like art because art if life. It gives kids a chance to show what they can do. 4th Grade - B
...you get to express your feelings on a piece of paper and it's fun. Also, you get to be creative in your own way. 5th Grade - S
... I love to draw and art is a neat way to show everyone's creativity and have fun. 5th Grade - C
... kids can use their imagination. 5th Grade - E
... I can make stuff for my family. 5th Grade - J

Sunday, April 14, 2013

AO Art Display

Groveport and Madison Elementary have artwork on display at the Administrative Office during the month of April. 12 students were chosen from our school. Their names are on the bulletin board outside of the main office! Check it out! And don't forget our school art show is coming up... April 26th!!!